Over five centuries, Ijaws still enslaved
DEVELOPMENTAL enslavement is historically the worst form of underdevelopment anywhere in the globe. From 1480 – 2016, the Ijaws, statistically the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria, are still in the firm grip of developmental enslavement in Nigeria. This explains why emancipation struggles by the Ijaws have put on a Marxist and revolutionary colouration in the Niger Delta. 536 years is enough for any group to appropriate and adopt confrontational philosophy in the struggle to break this suffocating enclosure.
Akoh Onoja was a change propeller- Governor Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has described the death of Engr. Akoh Onoja as a colossal loss to the change community in Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole, saying the erudite scholar and community leader was one of the foot soldiers that ensured the victory of the party in the state.
19-yr-old girl commits suicide after fight with boyfriend
Tragedy struck at Alhaji Ede Avenue in Igando area of Lagos, after a 19-year-old lady allegedly committed suicide following a quarrel with her lover.
Euro 2016: Frustrated England progress after Slovakia draw
Roy Hodgson’s England secured their place in the last 16 of Euro 2016, but lost their status as Group B winners, after being held to a goalless draw by Slovakia on Monday.
Iheanacho not sure of Rio Olympics
Kelechi Iheanacho’s participation at the forthcoming Olympic Games has been cast in a mist of doubt after it emerged he is expected to resume pre-season with Manchester City rather than join the Nigeria Olympic team. Iheanacho, 19, is in the Nigeria provisional squad for the Games, but his participation is now in doubt, as he […]
Wales beat Russia 3-0 to top Euro 2016 Group B
A Gareth Bale-inspired Wales beat Russia 3-0 on Monday to move into the knockout round of Euro 2016 as Group B winners while England drew 0-0 with Slovakia and finish as runners-up.
